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 by MickeH
It is a gathering place for many of the larger events in Gothenburg. When Gothenburg's ice hockey team, Frölunda Indians, won the national championship 2003, 30.000 fans gathered here to celebrate the gold. But demonstrations, concerts and all kinds of larger gatherings are common here as well.
At Götaplatsen, you will also find the art museum, the Gothenburg City Library and the Gothenburg City Theatre. All and all it's a pretty cultural place.
It's is also a great meeting place, and a good place to rest. Go up the stairs to the art museum, sit down and watch Avenyn bustling below.
Götaplatsen is also home to Poseidon, or rather the statue of Poseidon, often seen on postcards from our fair city. Leave a Comment
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 goteburg art museum by hevbell
Its got a large collection including quite a lot of nordic artists which was interesting to see. I have to say I really liked the works of Carl Larsson although I don't remember many of the other names! Of course there are also works by the likes of Degas, Rembrandt, Picasso, George Braque and others. There is also a large sculpture hall on the 3rd floor. Leave a Comment
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 gotaplatsen by hevbell
Dominating the square, which was built for the World expo in 1923, is this huge statue of Poseidon by Carl Milles, one of Goteburgs most famous symbols Leave a Comment
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 art museum goteburg by hevbell
Obviously photography is permitted in the museum - with flash too but no tripods.
I was disappointed to discover that I seem to have been in Goteburg the one week of the year when the Hasselblad centre had no exhibit as I really love seeing photography exhibits! :( The Art Hall next door has exhibits of modern and contemporary art although there wasn't much happening in there either when I visited! Leave a Comment
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 In all his glory by MickeH
Well, he is the god of the sea, and the sea has always been a huge part of Gothenburgs soul. And since it is almost always present on pictures and postcards from Gothenburg it has become a real symbol of Gothenburg.
I remember a song from school about why Poseidon was cursed with such unfortunate proportions with regard to *a wink is as good as a nudge to a blind man, eh? Say no more, say no more*. I remember that the answer to the mystery must be all the cold water washing over him all the time. Maby if someone heats up the water in the fountain...? Leave a Comment
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At the top of Kungsportsavenyn, the parade street of Gothenburg, you'll find Götaplatsen, a huge square with the statue of Poseidon in the middle. To the right of Göteplatsen is the Concert Hall where there are new concerts going on about every day.
The biggest hall (Stora salen) is among the best concert halls in the world, with an incredible acoustics.
Well, at least the homepage of the Concert Hall says so. I couldn't tell if it's good or bad even if my life hanged in the balance... ;)
The Concert Hall was built back in 1935, but went through major restaurations during the 1990s. Stora salen accomondates 1247 spectators, while the smaller hall "Stenhammarsalen" takes another 390 persons.
The lobby is huge, and there are also a lot of events held. It's famous for its frescos by famous swedish artists.
One of the funniest things about this place is that you can hire it for a day. To host a huge party, a conference, or even a birthday party for your kids.
And if you want the famous symphoni orchestra of Gothenburg is included in the deal, and play a concert for you.
I have no idea about how much it would cost to hire it, but I'm quite sure it's not anything I have in my left pocket right now...
But admit it would be fun to do!? :D
The home page of the Symphoni Orchestra and the Concert Hall is great, full of info about where and how to get tickets, the program and all the info you need for your kids next birthday party... :)
There is also a bar where you can have something to eat and drink in between the concerts. There is also a music shop where you can buy the cds from the concerts. Leave a Comment Address: GötaplatsenPhone: +46 (0)31-726 53 10Directions: On the top of Kungsportsavenyn, to the right of the Poseidon-statue.Website: http://www.gso.se/
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 Götaplatsen by diocletianvs
The Concert Hall was designed by Nils Einar Eriksson in 1935. The Hall's large auditorium is supposedly one of the world's best concert halls in terms of acoustics.
Göteborg Art Museum was built in 1923 by Sigfrid Ericson.
The City Theatre was designed by Karl Bergsten and opened in 1934. It re-opened in 2002 after a total renovation.
At the centre of the Götaplatsen there is a statue of Poseidon, right in the main axis of Kungsportsavenyn.
Personally, this place built in the modernist period of the 1930s, with its scale and "grandeur" reminded me of the big places in former socialist countries. Although there were people sitting on staircases, I couldn't imagine place filled with life. (Maybe only during some sort of a military parade?) Leave a Comment
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